Squirrel Cove

The first time i went to this place itw as absolutely breath taking. I wast here in the summer time and the beaches are so so amazing.There is so much to do. So much things to see.

What’s here:

Just off of the main road, there’s a general store. It has a basement, intriguingly labeled “Hardware”, but I did not check it out. There’s also a cafe (closed). Fuel for both marine and terrestrial vehicles are available here. There’s a boat launch. There’s a small tourist information board about the local shellfish industry, among the First Nations people, the European invaders, and today.

Turk Road, which is just off of the main road, leads to the Klahoose First Nation settlement. The homes here are neatly maintained, in contrast to most American Indian reservations I”ve been on. At the end of Turk Road is the Klahoose community building; and an old white steepled church, built and now abandoned by well-meaning missionaries.

Why go here: the general store provides the only services in the area. The hardware portion might have resources for you if you had a mechanical problem with your bike. The overwhelming reason to go to Squirrel Cove, though, is the beautiful views of Desolation Sound. I thought the view from the Tribal Center to be one of the best in all of Cortes Island.

For a 360 panorama of the view from the general store, click here